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It is World Cancer Day today. This year World Cancer Day is about closing the care gap. Cancer affects everyone - those who are going through a journey, have been through a journey, at risk of cancer and their loved ones. Over the past few years, the Moira Clay Consulting team has been privileged to work across many areas in cancer including pancreatic cancer, childhood cancers and models of comprehensive cancer care. The common theme driving all this work is the need for person-centred research-driven care The care gap is too wide. This is highlighted in the Australian Cancer Plan which has equity and access as a strong focus. Today is a timely reminder for all of us that - together - we must remain focused on closing that care gap so that every person (no matter who or where) can get access to culturally safe, quality holistic care. #closingthecaregap #worldcancerday PanKind, The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation ANZCHOG Children's Cancer Institute Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Cancer Australia (Photo: Cancer Connect)

Cancer cells are shapeshifters – able to distort themselves to fit through the tightest gaps and spread through the body. Professor Susana Godinho and her team have shed light on what gives cancer this ability, providing vital clues to new ways to stop cancer from spreading 📰Read More⤵ https://lnkd.in/er7nggFs   The spread of cancer from its original site to new areas of the body is ultimately the cause of most cancer deaths. We urgently need to better understand this process and find ways to stop it. The new study focuses on how cells’ internal skeleton, known as the cytoskeleton, transforms to allow them to become more malleable. See the comments section of this post for a timelapse movie the researchers captured of cells' cytoskeleton growing. The new findings result from the hard work of Dr Pedro Monteiro, Dr Bongwhan Yeon & Dr Sam Wallis in Professor Susana Godinho’s group at Queen Mary University of London and the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre. The study was made possible thanks to funding from Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Medical Research Council & The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine. #cancer #metastasis #cancerresearch #cellbiology

Very interesting article on cancer cells and their abilities to distort themselves. The article explains some of the findings from the team at Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London & Cancer Research UK City of London Centre #cancer #cancerresearch #metastasis #cellbiology

Personalize cancer treatments are the way of the future. Jenny Young’s journey from a stage-4 cancer diagnosis to finding hope in precision medicine highlights the transformative power of advanced genomic profiling. Precision medicine has allowed patients like Young and Allen Chankowsky to receive targeted therapies based on their unique genetic mutations, significantly improving their survival rates and quality of life. As innovations in cancer care continue, experts are optimistic that we are closer than ever to conquering cancer in our lifetime. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNczFudw - #cancerresearch #oncology #oncologynews #healthcarenews #canadianhealth #healthcanada #healthcareindustry #TheGryphonGroup - CTV News

Yesterday was World Cancer Day, a global initiative focused on closing the care gap. Cancer is the number one public health challenge facing all of us, but when we work together, we can be a part of the solution. Take for example that the standard of care for prostate cancer patients used to be five to upwards of eight weeks of daily radiation. Now, thanks to donor-funded clinical trials at BC Cancer – Victoria, some patients can now receive just five doses of a high-precision radiation – a reduction of up to 85 per cent in treatment sessions. And this is just one example of how donors are helping fuel solutions that have wide-ranging impact on B.C.’s cancer care system. BC Cancer – Vancouver’s Department Head of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Paris Ingledew and I explore these solutions in our editorial piece, which I am proud to see published in the Vancouver Sun. Philanthropy offers a chance for all of us to contribute meaningfully toward a more efficient cancer care system. With donor support, the BC Cancer Foundation can bring life-saving cancer care closer to home for every British Columbian. https://bit.ly/3SMTsGM

March is Multiple Myeloma Cancer Awareness Month    Learning that you or a loved one has cancer is a life changing moment. Knowing this, at the Swedish Cancer Institute (SCI), we understand the gravity of this moment, which is why we are dedicated to ensuring that every one of our patients is treated with respect and compassion. Through our ongoing research trials, we also work tirelessly to better understand the cancers affecting our patients.     One of the cancers we are working to better understand is Multiple Myeloma – a rare and complex cancer. Currently, physicians at the SCI have novel cell therapy, novel oral therapies, and bi-specific research trials underway to help us advance care for our Multiple Myeloma cancer patients.    As we observe Multiple Myeloma Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to join us in supporting this work and our mission. Your contributions are instrumental in funding groundbreaking research and offering hope to patients and families facing this diagnosis.    To donate to the Swedish Cancer Institute, visit Swedish Foundation, https://lnkd.in/g_N3swrw.    #Swedish #FightMM #Cancer #Cancerawareness 

Happy National Cancer Survivors Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of cancer survivors all around the world. This day is a testament to the incredible journeys of those who have battled cancer, their unwavering spirit, and the support systems that have stood by their side. To every survivor, your story is an inspiration. You remind us of the importance of hope, determination, and the progress we continue to make in cancer research and treatment. Your journey gives strength to those currently fighting and helps us all understand the profound impact of community and support. Let's take a moment to: 1. Honour the survivors who have fought bravely against cancer. 2. Remember the loved ones we’ve lost and celebrate their lives. 3. Support ongoing research and initiatives to improve cancer treatment and care. 4. Encourage and uplift those who are still on their journey. Together, we can continue to make strides towards a future where cancer is no longer a formidable foe but a conquerable challenge. Kenya Cancer Association (KENCANSA) National Cancer Control Program - Kenya Breast Cancer Kenya National Cancer Institute (NCI) Oncidium foundation #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay #CancerSurvivors #Hope #Resilience #CancerResearch #cancer #oncology

Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine Researchers Receive Rivkin Center, Andy Hill CARE Fund Grants to Pursue Prevention Methods https://lnkd.in/gqFpFpjv Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine researchers Holly Harris and Elizabeth Swisher, MD each received $200,000 from Rivkin Center and Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment (CARE) Fund  to pursue research into ovarian cancer prevention. According to the National Cancer Institute, ovarian cancer is the eighth most common type of cancer in US women, but the fifth leading cause of cancer death. Symptoms can be subtle, often leading to late diagnoses after the cancer has spread beyond the ovary (or fallopian tube) to the lymph nodes or other organs. The post Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine Researchers Receive Rivkin Center, Andy Hill CARE Fund Grants to Pursue Prevention Methods appeared first on Life Science Washington . Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

Did you know that medulloblastoma is the most common brain tumor in kids? As May marks Brain Tumor Awareness Month we shed light on the challenges faced by these children and their families. Despite treatment advancements, the journey remains tough. Grainne Owen, CEO of Curing Kids Cancer, has dedicated her life to pediatric cancer research after losing her son to leukemia. Grainne founded Curing Kids Cancer in 2005 to prevent other families from experiencing the same heartbreak. Curing Kids Cancer collaborates with institutions like Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the COllaborative Network for NEuro-oncology Clinical Trials (CONNECT), led by Dr. Maryam Fouladi. This consortium conducts clinical trials to improve outcomes for children with severe brain tumors by combining novel drugs with traditional therapies. This Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Curing Kids Cancer emphasizes the importance of awareness and research. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children battling brain tumors and work towards a future where every child can lead a healthy, cancer-free life. Let's join forces, spread awareness, and support this vital cause.